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If you knew you'd live to 100, how would you change your life today?

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Curiosity Killed the Cat…

    Many people have heard at least half of this old adage. The first half goes, “curiosity killed the cat.” The lesser known second

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100 Year Stories

Full of Beans

    The expression “full of beans” refers to someone having lots of energy and enthusiasm. In the case of Helena Pereira dos Santos, the

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100 Year Stories

You Could Be a Centenarian

    If you’ve been reading The 100 Year Lifestyle stories about centenarians, nonagenarians, and supercentenarians, you have probably noticed that very few of these

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100 Year Stories

Feels Good at 107

    If you talk to Bobbie West, she’ll tell you she feels good at 107 years old! Her vision is poor, and she doesn’t

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100 Year Stories

Flying High

    John Hartness has been flying high since he was 16 years old. So, it’s no wonder that he took to the sky to

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100 Year Stories

Couldn’t Stay Retired

    Jayne Burns tried, but she just couldn’t stay retired. This past accountant has been working as a fabric cutter for the last 26

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Environment 100

Spicy Food and Longevity

    Love spicy food? You’re not alone. According to a recent Instacart survey, 74% of Americans enjoy adding hot sauce to their food. If

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100 Year Stories

An Old Friend

    He’s being referred to as a “veteran U.S. diplomat” and an “old friend” of the Chinese. They are talking about how Henry Kissinger

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Family 100

Not Just Child’s Play

    Do you have a secret stash of adult coloring books? Are you someone who likes to stroll around the museum on a regular

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100 Year Stories

The Women are Crushing It!

  When it comes to healthy longevity, the women are crushing it! Ruth Sweedler, 103, has her big sister Shirley Hodes, 106, showing her the

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Health Care 100

Lose Your Cool or Stay Cool?

  Every day there is something – an event, an interaction, a realization – that has the potential to make you angry. How do you

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100 Year Stories

As Independent as Ever

  Vincent Dransfield drives himself when he runs his errands. He cooks for himself, does his own chores, and walks between the basement, first, and

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Brain, Nervous System

Read Books, Live Longer

  Book lovers rejoice! A study conducted by Yale University has proven that reading books is directly tied to longevity. In other words, read books,

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100 Year Stories

His First 100

    Joe Laird is a cool guy with an amazing sense of humor. Turning 100 hasn’t changed any of that. Joe says he’s celebrating

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Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

  Everyone today is talking about the many benefits of intermittent fasting – including potentially increasing longevity. But this latest fad isn’t really a fad

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100 Year Stories

Established 1923

  Maurine Loopstra proudly wears her new post workout jersey that reads “Maurine 100 Established 1923.” Maurine turned 100 on a Tuesday. On Wednesday she

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Motherhood and Longevity

    This Mother’s Day, as you reflect on the joys and benefits of being a mom, we’ve got something you should know that might

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100 Year Stories

Just Smile

When asked about his life, Angelo Capritta says, “I just smile about all the different things that happened to me.” At 100 years old, this

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Family 100

Get a Pet, Live Longer

    Get a pet, live longer. According to the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), it’s a fact. Not only do pets add life

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Health Care 100

Don’t Stop Flossing

  Everyone knows that good dental hygiene is important. Keep brushing your teeth, don’t stop flossing, and see your dentist for regular cleanings. Do these

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100 Year Stories

Let’s Enjoy Life Together

María Branyas Morera lived through two world wars, the Spanish civil war, the 1918 flu pandemic, and Covid. She made headlines shortly after her 113th

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Environment 100

Gardening – The Longevity Hobby

    Nonagenarians and centenarians living in the Blue Zones all have several things in common, including their shared hobby. According to Dan Buettner, author

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100 Harvests and Counting

Earl Mallinger has been involved in harvests since the age of 3 or 4. That puts him at 100 harvests and counting. Earl is 105,

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Brain, Nervous System

Brain Food

    It is a fact that food is medicine, and we are what we eat. However, many people don’t realize that the phrase “brain

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100 Year Stories

The Wisdom of 100 Centenarians

    Even 10 years ago it wouldn’t have been likely that you’d find an article asking 100 centenarians from around the world for their

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100 Year Stories

Service Above Self

    So here’s a really interesting story – or two. Centenarian Robert “Bob” Gast from Warsaw, Indiana first appeared in a story about how

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